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Granddaughter of a Foundling who journeyed to the Antipodes; lover of literature, Victorian + Edwardian history, art history, the Gothic. Recovering lawyer
Feb 8, 2022 4 tweets 1 min read
The Ivernian must look after his friend's sick cat. Doing so will prevent him from travelling to Northland.
Jan 24, 2022 4 tweets 2 min read
The Ivernian ventured out, to a cricket match. Engaging with others for the first time in a long time. He realised he needed to make some changes
Jan 10, 2022 4 tweets 1 min read
The Ivernian had gone on a journey; south, to a Great Mountain, with snow on its summit. He stayed at a charming hotel and ate local fish and chips for dinner, his spirits lifting
Dec 29, 2021 5 tweets 2 min read
The Antipodean Writer told herself the Ivernian had had a series of stressful events recently The death of his mother, selling the beloved family home, the great sickness.
Dec 27, 2021 5 tweets 1 min read
When asked, the Ivernian said no-one in his family contacted him on Christmas Day. "I don't blame them for that, really," he said.
Dec 24, 2021 5 tweets 2 min read
The Ivernian was alone. Alone in a borrowed unit, waiting for others to bring him Christmas cheer. He paced. And he paced. And then he picked up his guitar.